Immune system implicated in prematurity complication
Despite advances in neonatal care, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) – the most common gastrointestinal emergency in premature infants – continues to be a deadly disease.
Mar 19, 2012
Archive: 19/03/2012
Targeted X-ray treatment of mice prevents glaucoma
Jackson Laboratory researchers have demonstrated that a single, targeted x-ray treatment of an individual eye in young, glaucoma-prone mice provided that eye with apparently life-long and typically complete protection from ...
Mar 19, 2012
Breaking the backbone of triple-negative breast cancers
Putting the brakes on an abundant growth-promoting protein causes breast tumors to regress, according to a study published on March 19th in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Mar 19, 2012
Blood testing for sensitivity, allergy or intolerance to food
Blood testing to determine a link between food and illness is increasingly common, but some tests are not considered diagnostic and can lead to confusion, according to a primer in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Mar 19, 2012
The effect of rosuvastatin on incident pneumonia
Statins may prevent pneumonia, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Researchers from Israel and the United States analyzed data from the JUPITER trial, a randomized, double-blind trial ...
Mar 19, 2012
Scientists break through pancreas cancer treatment barrier
Pancreas cancer tumors spread quickly and are notoriously resistant to treatment, making them among the deadliest of malignancies. Their resistance to chemotherapy stems in part from a unique biological barrier the tumor ...
Mar 19, 2012
Researchers find that smoking may restore tapped-out self-control resources
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., have found that when they deplete a smoker's self control, smoking a cigarette may restore self-control.
Mar 19, 2012
Infection prevention groups outline steps needed to preserve antibiotics
Infection preventionists and healthcare epidemiologists play key roles in promoting effective antimicrobial stewardship in collaboration with other health professionals, according to a joint position paper published today ...
Mar 19, 2012
